Wine, beer, and food truck events to hit

Around the world, wine lovers are waiting to crack open a French red not legally available for sale until after midnight on the third Thursday in November. The Gaslamp’s taking part in the Beaujolais Nouveau craze by hosting its George Duboeuf “Nu Beau” Wine Celebration from 5 p.m. to midnight tonight. Thirty bars and restaurants are offering discounts on wines and appetizers. Get to Gaslamp Museum Park (410 Island Ave. ) tonight, pay $5 for your coupon passport to all 30 locations, and sample a glass on the spot. More info at gaslamp.org.

Julian’s newest tasting room

Temecula may be the big draw for winos looking for a getaway. And then there’s this weekend’s tannin taste-tacular on the Embarcadero (the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival’s Grand Tasting Event, Saturday). But I’ve heard small, country tastings rooms are on the rise in Ramona and Julian. And for anyone wanting an off-the-beaten path tasting room, Blue Door Winery (1255 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian. (858) 278-1640; thebluedoorwinery.com) is opening its tasting room this Saturday. Tastings are $8, and the room is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except holidays.

The Bike the Boulevard ride is from noon to 7 p.m. and starts from Live Wire (2103 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. (619) 291-7450; livewirebar.com). Take advantage of beer specials and sober up with $1 slices from Luigis next door. Other stops include the Media Arts Center for a bike film screening, and bar stops at Eleven Bar, Soda Bar and Til Two Bar. Free to ride.

The Creole food truck

“Storyville” is a jazzy Mardi Gras tale being staged by the San Diego Rep through Dec. 12. And you can convince your belly you’re on Bourbon Street before you watch it.

Hit the Creole food truck outside the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza before the 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday performances. The Gumbo Pot, as chef Richard Taylor’s beignet and jambalaya operation is known, will dispense New Orleans cuisine prior to other weekend dates, too. See sdrep.org for more details.

Holiday of Miracles Kick-off Party

The Red Pearl Kitchen's wok creations are paired with samples from the Wine Bank and the Other Guys Wine Company for this benefit for Rady Children’s Hospital. Sam Bass from KyXy hosts. The event's from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, November 20 at the Wine Bank, 363 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. $25; sdwinebank.com.